About the artist
Who is Melanie?
Melanie Chaves is a talented performer with a strong set of skills in the circus arts. She has received several key certifications, including: Paper Doll Militia Aerial Teacher Training Lyra level 1 in 2024, Aerial Physique Teacher Training Level 1 in 2021 and Level 2 in 2024, Twerk Technician in 2023, Aerial Yoga from the International Aero Yoga Association in 2018, and a Yoga Teacher certification from Samadhi Yoga Institute in San Juan, Puerto Rico, also in 2018. As a profesional she has continually improved her abilities by attending workshops, such as contortion summer camp with Sofia Venanzetti, Front Split Clinic with Micah Walters, Hair Suspension with Ingrid Esperanza at “La Bonita'in Barcelona in 2023 and in Granada, Spain in 2022. Her artistic skills incluye aerial, acrobatic and dance. She is known for being a quick learner, responsible and committed, Melanie works hard to enhance her performance skills.
Artist Presentations Overview
2024- “Te sostengo” Circo Fest, San Juan, P.R. Won the jury prize, first place.
2024- “Hay amores” & “La Llorona” Paseo de Los artistas en Caguas P.R
2024- “La Llorona” Jallowin showcase, Hato Rey P.R.
2024- “Te sostengo” Teatro Victoria Espinosa, Santurce P.R.
2022- “Ojalá que llueva” Taller Tambuyé, Rio Piedras P.R.
2021– “Off the Clock and up in the air” Circus Arts Conservatory Sarasota, Fl.
2021- Magician Assistant, Punta Gorda Fl.
2020- “Tribe” Circus Arrs Conservatory, Sarasota Fl.
2019- “Las Nanas” Teatro de lnter Ameriacan en Bayamón, P.R.
"Te sostengo"
Teatro Victoria Espinosa, Santurce, PR
"Tribe"
Circus Arts Conservatory, Sarasota Fl
"La Llorona"
Tropik Pole Studio, Hato Rey, PR